Expansion Memory Module - HP EliteBook 8770w Maintenance And Service Manual

Reverse this procedure to install a primary memory module.

Expansion memory module

NOTE: Expansion memory slots are located in a compartment on the bottom of the computer.
A computer having a system board with spare part number 690034-001 or 688745-001 has two
memory slots, which are called primary memory slots in this MSG. When you add or replace memory
modules, slot 1 must be populated before slot 2 is populated.
A computer having a system board with spare part number 688746-001 or 690035-001 has four
memory slots. On these computers, in both the expansion memory slots (on the bottom of the
computer) and the primary memory slots (under the keyboard), slot 1 must be populated before slot 2
is populated.
Description
8192 MB memory module (PC3-12800, 1600 MHz, DDR3)
4096 MB memory module (PC3-12800, 1600 MHz, DDR3)
2048 MB memory module (PC3-12800, 1600 MHz, DDR3)
NOTE: A memory module must be installed in the right expansion memory module slot before a
memory module is installed in the left expansion memory module slot.
Before removing an expansion memory module, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet
and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the battery (see
5. Remove the service access cover (see
Remove an expansion memory module:
1. Spread the retaining tabs (1) on each side of the expansion memory module slot to release the
expansion memory module. (The edge of the module opposite the slot rises away from
the computer.)
60 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures
Battery on page 42).
Service access cover on page
Spare part number
670034-001
641369-001
652972-001
43).